Physics PhD - Research Collaborator
$70 - $100 per hourMercor
Job Description
Job Description
About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .
Position: Physics - Research Collaborator
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$100/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Design challenging, real-world physics problems in areas like classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics.
- Prepare components including detailed problem statements, golden solutions, and evaluation criteria.
- Evaluate the model's performance on tasks to identify reasoning and derivation failures.
- Analyze model trajectories to extract core capability loss patterns.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a PhD program in Physics or a related field.
- Deep expertise in physics subfields with strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Ability to write clear, rigorous, and well-structured physics problems and solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to engage reliably for 8+ hours/week .
Compensation & Legal
- W-2 employment through Cincinnatus LLC.
- Payroll, benefits, and compliance provided by Cincinnatus LLC.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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Vacancy posted 14 days ago
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